Shirley Joanne Holland, 86 of Lake Preston died Thursday, April 8, 2021 at the DeSmet Good Samaritan Center. Shirley was born April 19, 1934 to Nels and Myrtle (Warne) Paulson in Manchester, South Dakota. She was the eldest of eleven siblings. Shirley attended country school and graduated from DeSmet High School in 1952. She married Ronal Burnel Holland on July 3, 1954 at the American Lutheran Church in DeSmet, South Dakota. They resided on a farm near Lake Preston where they raised their five children, moving into town in 1990.
Shirley began working at the Kingsbury Memorial Manor in 1975 and continued for over twenty-five years. She was a very dedicated worker, enjoying the many residents and coworkers. She simply enjoyed serving others, always opening her home for coffee and conversation with family and friends. Her biggest joy was her family. She loved being with her siblings, specifically the many "sister trips". Shirley dedicated her life to her children, priding herself in each of their accomplishments, especially the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was known for her delicious chocolate cake, knowledge and love of birds and flowers; encouraging, positive words to all, but mainly her beautiful smile.
Courtesy of Johnson-Henry funeral home
Shirley began working at the Kingsbury Memorial Manor in 1975 and continued for over twenty-five years. She was a very dedicated worker, enjoying the many residents and coworkers. She simply enjoyed serving others, always opening her home for coffee and conversation with family and friends. Her biggest joy was her family. She loved being with her siblings, specifically the many "sister trips". Shirley dedicated her life to her children, priding herself in each of their accomplishments, especially the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was known for her delicious chocolate cake, knowledge and love of birds and flowers; encouraging, positive words to all, but mainly her beautiful smile.
Courtesy of Johnson-Henry funeral home
Shirley Joanne Holland, 86 of Lake Preston died Thursday, April 8, 2021 at the DeSmet Good Samaritan Center. Shirley was born April 19, 1934 to Nels and Myrtle (Warne) Paulson in Manchester, South Dakota. She was the eldest of eleven siblings. Shirley attended country school and graduated from DeSmet High School in 1952. She married Ronal Burnel Holland on July 3, 1954 at the American Lutheran Church in DeSmet, South Dakota. They resided on a farm near Lake Preston where they raised their five children, moving into town in 1990.
Shirley began working at the Kingsbury Memorial Manor in 1975 and continued for over twenty-five years. She was a very dedicated worker, enjoying the many residents and coworkers. She simply enjoyed serving others, always opening her home for coffee and conversation with family and friends. Her biggest joy was her family. She loved being with her siblings, specifically the many "sister trips". Shirley dedicated her life to her children, priding herself in each of their accomplishments, especially the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was known for her delicious chocolate cake, knowledge and love of birds and flowers; encouraging, positive words to all, but mainly her beautiful smile.
Courtesy of Johnson-Henry funeral home
Shirley began working at the Kingsbury Memorial Manor in 1975 and continued for over twenty-five years. She was a very dedicated worker, enjoying the many residents and coworkers. She simply enjoyed serving others, always opening her home for coffee and conversation with family and friends. Her biggest joy was her family. She loved being with her siblings, specifically the many "sister trips". Shirley dedicated her life to her children, priding herself in each of their accomplishments, especially the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was known for her delicious chocolate cake, knowledge and love of birds and flowers; encouraging, positive words to all, but mainly her beautiful smile.
Courtesy of Johnson-Henry funeral home
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